Science and Technology preparation strategy for BPSC Mains Exam GS Paper II

Science and Technology for BPSC Mains exam

Introduction

Science and Technology for BPSC Mains exam is an important and scoring part of General Studies Paper-2. Questions are application-based and linked with current developments. With selective topic coverage, clear concept understanding, and application-focused notes, candidates can prepare this section effectively and improve their overall Mains performance.

Science in BPSC Mains exam

Here you must understand that syllabus of science in bpsc pre and in bpsc mains exam is quite different and don’t resemble each other. General science is to be studied in bpsc pre-exam. Opposite to this Science and Technology (Applied science) is a part of bpsc mains exam syllabus. Now let’s understand definition of general science and applied science for better clarity.

GENERAL SCIENCE – “General science refers to the core subjects of science and not a specialized or applied study of a specific area of discipline of science”. The sub disciplines for general sciences are Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Let me elaborate this definition with appropriate examples; Motion, heat, light wave, sound, metal, non-metal, fuel, electricity, gravitation etc are part of general science.

APPLIED SCIENCE – “Applied science is a discipline that applies existing scientific knowledge to develop more practical applications, such as technology or inventions”. Let me elaborate this definition with appropriate examples; Solar power, renewable energy, bio technology, drone technology, robotics, space technology etc are part of applied science. The development of these applications are based on the knowledge of general science only.

Science in BPSC Mains exam

Science and technology (applied science) is a part of General Studies paper 2 (section-III) in bpsc mains exam. A total number of 3 question being asked in this section and out of these 3 questions a candidate is supposed to answer only 2. Question No. 01 of the part-3 i.e Science and Technology is compulsory short answer question and the same is divided into 5 sub questions of 7/6 Marks each totalling 36 Marks.

Question No. 02 of Part-3 i.e Science & Tech have two questions and a candidate is required to choose one question from Question No. 02. Question No. 02 carry 36 marks each thus making total marks 72 marks for Science & Tech.

Science preparation strategy for BPSC Mains exam

BPSC mains exam is subjective in nature and questions are based on analysis. Here i will advise you to select some important topics and prepare them exhaustively. I am not going to recommend any book for preparing science and technology for bpsc mains. Just go through past year questions and prepare notes with the help of Internet/Wikipedia/YouTube. Keep one thing in mind while preparing notes. Don’t emphasize much on theoretical/technical part of any topic in notes preparation. Focus on day-to-day application/use of that topic for developmental activities. Please include these topics for preparation of notes.

INDIAN SPACE PROGRAMME

  • Satellite Launch Vehicle; SLV, SLV III, ASLV, PSLV, GSLV, GSLV III.
  • Characteristic of Indian Space Programme.
  • Use of space technology for development of India.
  • Upcoming projects of ISRO
  • Gayanyan Mission
  • Chandrayan-3
  • Aditya L-1 Mission
  • LMV-3
  • Reusable Satellite Launch Vehicle (RSLV)
  • Space Debris
  • Mission Shakti
  • James Webb Telescope
  • Indian Space Policy – 2023

DEFENCE REASERCH AND TECHNOLOGY

  • Application of drone technology.
  • Integrated guided missile development programme (IGMPD)
  • Anti-ballistic missile development programme.
  • Use of technology in border management.
  • Science and technology in defence equipment production.

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY

  • Environmental pollution; Special focus on Air pollution.
  • Waste management.
  • Causes and effects of climate change on human.
  • Global warming; Reasons and effects.
  • Bio Diversity.
  • Plastic Pollution.
  • Bio Diversity.
  • Illegal mining and its environmental impact.

ENERGY RESOURCES

  • Renewable energy resources in context of India.
  • Nuclear energy in India.
  • Energy generation from urban and industrial waste.
  • Electric Mobility in India.
  • Solar Energy.

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Organic farming.
  • Use of Robot technology; Pro and Cons.
  • Cyber security in India.
  • Social media; Positive and negative aspects.
  • Application of Nano technology.
  • Application of Bio Technology.
  • GM Crops.
  • Use of technology in agriculture.
  • DNA Profiling; Issue of conflicts.
  • Food Fortification technology.
  • 3 D Printing.
  • 5G Technology.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Internet of Things (IoT).
  • National Quantum Mission (NQM).
  • Rare Earth Metals.
  • Super conductivity.
  • Gravitational Waves.
  • Super Computers in India.
  • Application of Blockchain technology.
  • Crypto currency.
  • Application of drone technology.
  • Net neutrality.
  • Cloud seeding.
  • ChatGPT technique.
  • Antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Preparation of notes

Preparation of notes in respect of science for bpsc pre exam is not needed. Just buy and read Lucent general science book underlining important facts. Focus on underlined facts for revision. Revise as much as you can for quick mugging up.

Preparation of notes in respect of science for bpsc mains exam is must. Take help of internet/Wikipedia/YouTube for notes preparation. Focus on application of topic while preparing notes. Don’t go deeply in historical background as well as technically of topic. Use as simple language as you can for notes preparation.

Conclusion

Science and Technology for BPSC Mains exam can be mastered through selective study, current topic focus, and application-oriented notes. Avoid deep technical theory and concentrate on real-world use and policy relevance. Regular revision and past question analysis will make Science and Technology for BPSC Mains exam a dependable scoring area.

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